3. Why I chose to visit China
I chose to visit China as it is one of the most populated
countries in the world. China’s culture is also completely
different to that of Ireland. As China is such a vast
country there is so much you can do. While visiting the
country I would like to see the two sides of China, both
Urban and Rural. I would love to visit cities such as Hong
Kong and Beijing to see the old Olympic stadiums and
visit some interesting museums. I would also like to
explore the rural side of China, this will include a visit to
“The Great Wall of China”. I intend not to carry out any
work while in china as I wold like to spend the to months
travelling to different parts of the country and staying in
hostels. While in China I would also like to the
opportunity to try new foods. It would be a very unique
experience for me.
4. Fact file
Currency : Renminbi (Yuan)
Languages: Modern Standard mandarin
Capital: Beijing
Largest city: Shanghai
Religion: Chinese Religion, Buddhists, Christian,
Muslims
Type of government: Single-Party state
Population: 1,347,350,000
Exchange rate: 1 Chinese yuan = 0.1236 euros
5. Culture - Music
Music: Music in china
dates back to the dawn
of christian civilization.
Some of the main
instruments played in
china are the Xun, the
Guzheng, the Guqin, the
sheng and xiao (which
are both similar to flutes).
However the most well
known chinese
instrument is the Pipa
whick is a pear-shaped
plucked lute.
6. Culture - Fashion
Over the years Chinese
fashion has had some of
the most colourful and
diverse arrangements.
Chinese colthing is
varied by the region and
time.
At this time there are
very few Chinese people
who still were the
traditional Chinese
colourful outfit.
7. The Chinese calendar
The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar
incorporating elements of both the lunar and solar
calendar.
The Chinese calendar is not only used by china but
by other Asian countries also.
Each month of the calendar follows one cycle of the
moon. The Chinese calendar is also used to
determain the phases of the moon.
Each year there is a different animal for the year.
The Chinese new year begins on the 10th of February.
8. Politics and Government
The Government of China is divided into
three different sections;
1. The political arm- the Communist Party of
China are the only party within the PRC
maintaining a unitary government and
centralizing the state
2. The administrative arm - The State Council.
3. The enforcement arm -
People’s Liberation army.
10. Food
The ten most popular Chinese dishes;
1. Kung Pao Chicken
2. Spring Rolls/Egg Rolls
3. Szechuan Chicken
4. Mushu Pork
5. Fried Rice
6. Beef with Broccoli
7. Fried Dumplings
8. Hot and Sour Soup
9. Dim Sum
10. Beef Fried Noodles
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13. Capital City - Beijing
Beijing is located in northern China.
It is home to the head-quaters of most of China’s
state owned companies and major public transport
system including the second busiest international
airport in the world.
The Population of Beijing is a staggering 19,612,368.
The average temperature in Beijing is 17.8 °C
In Beijing you will find some of the ancient buildings
and temples of China. You will also come across
many of the Olympic stadiums used in the 2008
Olympic games.
14. Most famous person from
china
One of the most famous people from China is Jackie
Chan.
He is a famous martial artist, director, singer, actor, and
stuntman.
He is well known for his acting career.
He sings the theme song to any movie
he is acting in. He also preforms all of
his own stunts in movies.
Jackie Chan has a star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame.
15. Places to visit
1. Beijing
2. Shanghai
3. Xian
4. Guilin
5. Yanqtze River
6. Lhasa Tibet
7. Jiuzhaigou Sichuan
8. Lijiang Yunnan
9. Zhangjiajie Hunan
10. Silk Road in China
11. The great wall of China
